I’m a big believer in the ancillary benefits of a single big goal. Set a goal that has one clear objective, but as a result a bunch of other things have to change as well. So one of my favourite Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAG) for an organization is to go paperless. I like theRead… Read more »
Hi Everyone, The last two weeks have been pretty hectic, while budgets were tabled and bureaucrats tasked with sorting it out, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time dealing with things a little closer to home. It’s funny how family issues focus you on that which is most important to you. While I choose toRead… Read more »
Quiip and Delib Australia have launched the first online community management survey for Australia and New Zealand. The survey aims to help local organisations and individuals better understand the skills required to work in these professions, help uncover role challenges, training and support needs and the actual work and salaries that online community management andRead… Read more »
Shaping Space for Success: The Power of Visual Management by Stewart Liff Visual management can help your agency deliver better service. Combining performance management, human resources management, organization design principles and fine arts shapes your environment to positively influence your employees and improve overall performance. Take a moment to look around at your workspace. WhatRead… Read more »
How well is your records information management (RIM) program performing? Diane Carlisle of ARMA and William Neale of Information Management Consultants explored answers to this question during a panel discussion at this year’s FOSE Conference & Expo. Information governance is one of the topics that is often top of mind for today’s CIOs and CEOs,Read… Read more »
At some point in our careers, we are all project managers. Our leadership style shines through and we are tasked to lead a team towards success. Every project is different, requiring you to tap into a different skill set and inspire those around you to perform. As you take on new and more challenging projects,Read… Read more »
President Obama asked Congress for authority to reorganize government in his 2012 State of the Union address. Several weeks later, he proposed legislation to do so. What is in that bill? What Is Presidential Reorganization Authority? Beginning in 1932, presidents were periodically granted authority by Congress to submit plans to reorganize agencies. Over time, itRead… Read more »
Could Wikileaks ever happen again? Many federal agencies and departments are currently worried about insider threats – disgruntled employees leaking sensitive information to the general public. Last October, President Barack Obama signed Executive Order 13587, which directs agency and department heads to take responsibility for protecting and properly sharing classified information. Among other initiatives, thisRead… Read more »
Kudos to four New York City Councilmembers who are letting residents of their districts have a say in how some discretionary funds are being spent. Joe Moore an Alderman from Chicago has also utilized Participatory Budgeting, which I discussed in a previous blog post. An article in the New York Times highlights how Participatory BudgetingRead… Read more »
Check out Tom’s Newest book: Cloud Surfiing Thomas Koulopoulos gave a very interesting discussion that examined invention and innovation through time – and how it affects the way we will be using cloud capabilities. Mr Koulopoulos is the author of eight books, and has recently released “Cloud Surfing.” as well, he is the founder ofRead… Read more »